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By Channels Television

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command, has announced the interception of two containers laden with motor vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs worth ₦5.3 billion.

A Friday statement by the Tin Can Island Port Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC OE Ivara, noted that while addressing members of the press, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, highlighted the seizures as a testament to the Command’s resolve to safeguard Nigeria’s borders and ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

According to the Area Controller, the first container, with number HLXU8500072 and Bill of Lading Number HLCUTOR2506000834, originating from Montreal, Canada, was intercepted on 4 September 2025 through intelligence and coordinated enforcement efforts.

Upon physical examination, jointly conducted with other relevant agencies, the container was found to contain four vehicles with concealed quantities of 156 packets of Colorado Indica (a strain of cannabis) weighing 78 kilograms, and 1.2 kilograms of Hashish Oil.

The second container, numbered FANU 312876/9, was intercepted on 24 October 2025, following actionable intelligence provided by the Customs Area Controller.

The container, also carrying four vehicles, was found to conceal 2,081 packages of Cannabis Indica weighing 1,093 kilograms and eight packages of Crystal Methamphetamine weighing eight kilograms.

The total street value of the illicit drugs seized from both operations was estimated at ₦5.304 billion.

In line with established inter-agency collaboration protocols, the seized narcotic substances have been formally handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation, prosecution, and other necessary legal actions, the statement noted.

The Area Controller commended the NDLEA and other partner security agencies—including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Navy, and other stakeholders—for their continued collaboration in combating drug trafficking and other transnational crimes.

He issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illicit drug smuggling, noting that such acts undermine the nation’s economy and pose grave risks to national security and public health.

“Let it be known that Tin Can Island Port Command, under my watch, remains resolute, vigilant, and uncompromising in enforcing the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and all international conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory”, the Controller stated.

He further urged legitimate importers and exporters to adhere strictly to trade regulations and ensure accurate declarations in all documentation.

The Controller expressed appreciation to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their continuous support, as well as to the media for their sustained role in public sensitisation on compliance and patriotism.

He also commended the gallant officers and men of Tin Can Island Port Command for their professionalism and dedication, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to leveraging intelligence, technology, and inter-agency cooperation to secure Nigeria’s maritime borders and bring offenders to justice.

Receiving the seized items, the Commander of Narcotics, NDLEA Tincan Strategic Command, Commander Daniel Onyishi, commended the NCS for its vigilance and commitment in intercepting the illicit drugs.

He noted that the handover reflects the strong spirit of collaboration between both agencies in safeguarding the nation against the menace of drug trafficking.

Commander Onyishi emphasised that the NDLEA remains resolute in carrying out its mandate to ensure that all seized substances are thoroughly investigated and disposed of in accordance with established legal procedures.

He further reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to strengthen existing partnerships with the NCS and other security agencies in the collective pursuit of a drug-free Nigeria.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/10/25/customs-seize-%e2%82%a65-3b-worth-of-drugs-concealed-in-imported-vehicles/

How dem Dey take sabi all these info

I just hope the custom agency doesn’t get to collect bribe at the end of the day

Omo. This is huge huge huge gige

Omo 💔.. it's plenty!
I sometimes wonder how these concealed goods beat security of other nations before being exposed here in Nigeria.

You mostly hear of drug traffickers being apprehended in our own airports with drugs upon successful arrival. Or either shipped goods get to arrive our shores safely after beating security agencies of other nations and yet get exposed here. It makes me sometimes feel it's a tip-off from an insider.

Nevertheless, Kudos to our security agencies. It's a big win, let's celebrate

Men dey truly pass through a lot



What a loss!

Even America is still struggling to control drug peddling

Hmmm.
May God deliver us o

Nackzy:
Even America is still struggling to control drug peddling

Every country is struggling to control the drug trade...because lack of adequate mental care services, and because human impulses...

englishmart:
Almost every Nigerian agency runs without accountability. Customs deliver less than 50% of their revenues to the FG, and so does NNPC, NDLEA, Police, etc.
I know more than 7 NDLEA officers here at Ikoyi, nobody takes Canadian loud like them. In fact, they're the ones who supply seized drugs to street guys.
Every kidnapping gang is headed by a member of the armed forces.

wow. This is really eye opening. Where does the hope of my country Nigeria come from

This is the Last time you will hear about this .You may not hear about this anymore ...It's for Formality ...

Denial Coming soonest ..It's Chocolate ...

fadre5:
Omo 💔.. it's plenty!
I sometimes imagine how this concealed goods beat security of other nations before being exposed here in Nigeria.

You mostly hear of drug traffickers being apprehended in our own airports with drugs upon successful arrival. Or either shipped goods get to arrive our shores safely after beating security agencies of other nations and yet get exposed here. It makes me sometimes feel it's a tip-off from an insider.

Nevertheless, Kudos to our security agencies. It's a big win, let's celebrate

156 packets of Colorado Indica (a strain of cannabis) weighing 78 kilograms, and 1.2 kilograms of Hashish Oil.



2,081 packages of Cannabis Indica weighing 1,093 kilograms and eight packages of Crystal Methamphetamine weighing eight kilograms.

These drugs are legal abroad with the exception of Crystal Methamphetamine .📌🤷🏿💯

I think the best thing we can do to curb this drugs menace is to give the maximum penalty for it in the law!

At least we can do away with all these people!

Gotocourt:
These drugs are legal abroad with the exception of Crystal Methamphetamine .📌🤷🏿💯

Even at that chief, the receipts they issue from abroad, details of the concealed consignments are not listed. Why do they have to hide it if it's legal as you say?

NCAN secretary-general have given order for further investigation. All members should be on standby, all field detectives should interview witnesses 📌💯

DolapoX:
How dem Dey take sabi all these info

I just hope the custom agency doesn’t get to collect bribe at the end of the day

plenty of their staffs go collect br*be na. But there will be those ones that will still want to do their Jobs as required of them. Those others plenty plenty ban drugs that still find their way into the market, na those corrupt staff provide assistance to those criminals doing the business nah

fadre5:
Omo 💔.. it's plenty!
I sometimes wonder how these concealed goods beat security of other nations before being exposed here in Nigeria.

You mostly hear of drug traffickers being apprehended in our own airports with drugs upon successful arrival. Or either shipped goods get to arrive our shores safely after beating security agencies of other nations and yet get exposed here. It makes me sometimes feel it's a tip-off from an insider.

Nevertheless, Kudos to our security agencies. It's a big win, let's celebrate

The reason is that serious countries don't care if you are shipping drugs out. That is actually what they want. They instead focus their attention on preventing entry or importation.

In Africa we are so foolish we do everything to prevent export so the dealers are forced to develop a local market and sell it to our own citizens.

dc23:
The reason is that serious countries don't care if you are shipping drugs out. That is actually what they want. They instead focus their attention on preventing entry or importation.

In Africa we are so foolish we do everything to prevent export so the dealers are forced to develop a local market and sell it to our own citizens.

This is very insightful, thanks 😊

englishmart:
Almost every Nigerian agency runs without accountability. Customs deliver less than 50% of their revenues to the FG, and so does NNPC, NDLEA, Police, etc.
I know more than 7 NDLEA officers here at Ikoyi, nobody takes Canadian loud like them. In fact, they're the ones who supply seized drugs to street guys.
Every kidnapping gang is headed by a member of the armed forces.

Truer words haven't been said. You hit the nail

fadre5:
Omo 💔.. it's plenty!
I sometimes wonder how these concealed goods beat security of other nations before being exposed here in Nigeria.

You mostly hear of drug traffickers being apprehended in our own airports with drugs upon successful arrival. Or either shipped goods get to arrive our shores safely after beating security agencies of other nations and yet get exposed here. It makes me sometimes feel it's a tip-off from an insider.

Nevertheless, Kudos to our security agencies. It's a big win, let's celebrate

Why should they bother about drugs entering your ports? If you want to know if their border agencies are working try exporting drugs to those places...

DolapoX:
How dem Dey take sabi all these info

I just hope the custom agency doesn’t get to collect bribe at the end of the day

Them dey take bribe na,maybe this man no gree pay na em dem cramp am.

englishmart:
Almost every Nigerian agency runs without accountability. Customs deliver less than 50% of their revenues to the FG, and so does NNPC, NDLEA, Police, etc.
I know more than 7 NDLEA officers here at Ikoyi, nobody takes Canadian loud like them. In fact, they're the ones who supply seized drugs to street guys.
Every kidnapping gang is headed by a member of the armed forces.

Ok...

Hope you have enough proof if invited to finger-point the officers you know sell drugs to street guys, and also the armed forces personnel who head all the kidnapping gangs in Nigeria...This is also you admitting to know all the heads of all kidnapping gangs in Nigeria ...

How some of you just talk yourselves into trouble is mindboggling......Do you have a prison-wish or something? Are nairaland likes worth the risk of being picked up to explain all this?

I sincerely hope and pray for you that no zealous security personnel sees this your post...

Special presidential Amnesty awaits the culprits

Awon importers and exporters ..

Belonging to Ahmed Tunibu

fredoooooo:
Awon importers and exporters ..

The money na water crew... Thoroughly self-delusional and ostentatious.

Bur customs cannot seize the large cache of arms and ammunition coming into the country? Bandits are bigger than customs? Or do we have bandits in customs uniforms allowing the arms and ammunition to enter without raising any alarm?